Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Economics Theory and Policy
Course Code: UTB521
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to provide students a theoretical base to understand the basic international economic relations among nations.

Course Content

The basis for trade, pattern of trade, basics of trade policies and different stages of economic integration in the light of trade theories.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Demonstrate understanding of the causes, patterns and consequences of international trade according to various trade models .
2. Identify the methods of government intervention into international trade by studying diversified trade policies and the rational for these policies in order to evaluate their effects on domestic and world welfare.
3. Able to analyze current international trade trends.
4.To learn international factor movements.
5.To understand the policies of International Trade and Economic Development.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Law of Absolute and Comparative advantages
Week 2 - Theoretical
Standard Theory of International Trade
Week 3 - Theoretical
Demand and Supply, Offer curves, and the Terms of Trade
Week 4 - Theoretical
Factor Endowments and the H-O theory
Week 5 - Theoretical
Economic Growth and International Trade
Week 6 - Theoretical
Trade Restrictions: Tariffs
Week 7 - Theoretical
Non tariff trade Barriers and the New Protectionism
Week 8 - Theoretical
Non tariff trade Barriers and the New Protectionism
Week 9 - Theoretical
Economic Integration Theory
Week 10 - Theoretical
Economic Integration Theory
Week 11 - Theoretical
International Factor Movements
Week 12 - Theoretical
International Trade and Economic Development
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case study
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory3101575
Term Project110111
Midterm Examination135136
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026